Think you live in a pretty green town? While smog levels, health food stores, and the number of treehuggers might seem like legit indicators of toxicity levels, have you ever broken it down and analyzed its Air quality, Water quality, TRI (the EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory- tracking chemicals released in manufacturing), and Superfund sites (abandoned areas that have become overrun by hazardous waste)? No? Not to worry, Forbes Magazine did the dirty work for you and just released their annual Top 10 Most Toxic Cities list.

5. Baton Rouge, La.
Number of unhealthy air quality days (2009): None
Pounds of on-site toxic releases reported (2009): 33.6 million
EWG top water concern: N/A

4. New York, N.Y.
MSA: New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, N.Y./N.J./Pa.
Number of unhealthy air quality days (2009): 5
Pounds of on-site toxic releases reported (2009): 4.1 million
EWG top water concerns: Total haloacetic acids; dieldrin; total trihalomethanes

2. Bakersfield, Calif.
Number of unhealthy air quality days (2009): 43
Pounds of on-site toxic releases reported (2009): 2.2 million
EWG top water concern: N/A

1. Philadelphia, Pa.
The sprawling Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington MSA, including parts of four states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and one county in Maryland), is home to more than 50 Superfund sites, which is what pushed it to the number one toxic spot in the country

TOP 10 FITTEST Cities in the US

Because it’s simply unfair to leave you in such a bummer mood (that is if your city made the cut), here’s Forbes’ list of Top 10 Fittest Cities in the US. Now this is the list that you DO want your city to be on:

4. Seattle, Wash.
Score: 70.5
Obesity Rate: 22.8%
Exercise Rate: 81.9%
Why? Are people who move to Seattle healthier, or are people born in Seattle healthier? That’s apparently the questions… Considering the high quality of their physical education classes for kids, plus their ample number of available public tennis courts for adults, seems it might be a combination of the two.

3. Minneapolis, Minn.
Score: 71.7
Obesity Rate: 23.9%
Exercise Rate: 84.3%
Why? While the residents do rank slightly higher in terms of obesity rates, this big city sets the standard high when it comes to its penchant for exercise.

2. Boston, Mass.
Score: 72.6
Obesity Rate: 19.9%
Exercise Rate: 78.6%
Why? Health is a high priority for Bostonites who seem to stay clear of cigarette smoking, stay slim, and live a fit lifestyle. It also happens to be a state law that all resident have health insurance.

1. Washington, D.C.
Score: 73.5
Obesity Rate: 22.6%
Exercise Rate: 80.1%
Why? Ranked America's fittest city, Washington D.C seems to be all about fitness and healthy food. From making their daily commute by bike, to frequently the numerous farmers' markets and sweating in local recreation centers, it’s clear that this political city has its priorities straight.

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